What's in it for the observer? Mimetic aspects of learning through observation in simulation-based learning in teacher education

Rivi Frei-Landau, Lily Orland-Barak, Yulia Muchnick-Rozonov

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Abstract

The aim of this exploratory case study was to gain insight into the overlooked learning experience of simulation “observers,” through the lens of the mimetic learning theory. Fifty-nine inservice teachers attended five, 4-h-long simulation workshops. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews (15), a focus group, and participants' reflections (59), and underwent content and linguistic analysis. Four themes denoting mimetic learning emerged: multimodal sensory observation; adopting multiple perspectives; balanced emotional involvement; and cognitive critical thinking. The study highlights the affordances of simulation-based observation experiences in teacher education. This is especially relevant considering the COVID-19 lockdown, when opportunities for peer observation are limited.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103682
JournalTeaching and Teacher Education
Volume113
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2022

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Keywords

  • Mimetic learning
  • Multilevel analysis
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Teacher education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education

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